How many pieces does Restaurant and Cooking School have?

Set 42655 contains 896 pieces and comes with 4 minifigures.

What kind of building does the set depict?

It shows a restaurant combined with a cooking school in one shared building.

Does the set match other LEGO® Friends sets?

Yes, as a building set it combines well with other Heartlake City buildings to form a larger city layout.

Friends

Restaurant and Cooking School

Restaurant and Cooking School combines a restaurant and a cooking school in one building, bringing culinary themes into the world of Heartlake City. With 896 pieces and four minifigures, it is one of the more activity-rich building sets in the Friends range.

Set number: 42655
Year: 2025
Pieces: 896
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Friends
Different parts: 343

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 343

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (89)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Aliya - Lavender Top, Bright Light Blue Skirt fig-0157704 pieces × 1
Chef Marta fig-0157714 pieces × 1
Leo - Reddish Orange Apron fig-0157724 pieces × 1
Sara - Bright Light Blue Top, Sand Blue Pants fig-0157734 pieces × 1

Description

Two functions under one roof

The building combines a restaurant area with tables and a counter alongside a separate cooking school where classes and demonstrations can be acted out. This dual-purpose approach is typical of newer Friends sets, which increasingly depict places with several functions rather than single-purpose buildings. That naturally creates more play opportunities than a plain house or shop, and the multi-storey design adds several distinct areas to play across. Compared with other Friends sets, this model has a clearly distinct character of its own.

343 unique parts for the kitchen

With 343 unique parts among 896 pieces overall, the set ranks among the most detailed models in its size class. The parts list on this page shows a wide range of kitchen utensils, food elements and furnishings scattered throughout the building. That variety also makes the set interesting to collectors after kitchen or restaurant decor for their own projects, and it shows just how much equipment fits into a single building set.

Warm, welcoming colour tones

Tan and white form the facade's base colours, giving the building a friendly, welcoming look, while bright light yellow and reddish orange add warm accents to furnishings and food. This colour combination is typical of hospitality-themed Friends sets and stands apart from the cooler tones of more technical buildings. The parts list on this page remains the best way to track down specific colours and shapes. For collectors building out a Friends collection, this model is a worthwhile addition.

Four minifigures for kitchen life

With four minifigures included, both kitchen staff and guests or class participants can be represented, allowing varied play scenes around cooking, serving and learning. That makes the set a good addition alongside other Heartlake City buildings. The parts list also helps when hunting for matching colours for other restaurant or kitchen projects, and it's a natural fit for kids who enjoy cooking-themed play. In the end, this Friends set balances build experience and finished result well.

FAQ

How many pieces does Restaurant and Cooking School have?: Set 42655 contains 896 pieces and comes with 4 minifigures.
What kind of building does the set depict?: It shows a restaurant combined with a cooking school in one shared building.
Does the set match other LEGO® Friends sets?: Yes, as a building set it combines well with other Heartlake City buildings to form a larger city layout.

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